Counselor I - (SVSP)

divb style="font-size: 12pt;"Amity Foundation/bspan style="font-size: 12pt;", an internationally acclaimed teaching and therapeutic community is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach, learn and join our community as an, /spanb style="font-size: 12pt;"SUDT/AOD Apprentice Counselors/bspan style="font-size: 12pt;". With this ground-breaking opportunity not only will it allow you to work with our prison programs helping the inmate population but will also enhance your training and experience in the field./span/divdivbr/divdivb style="font-size: 12pt;"About Amity:/b/divdivbr/divdivb style="font-size: 12pt;"Amity Foundation/bspan style="font-size: 12pt;" is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed, and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism and violence. Amity is committed to research, development implementation and dissemination of information regarding community building./span/divdivbr/divdivi style="font-size: 12pt;"Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal/i/divdivbr/divdivb style="font-size: 12pt;"About the Position:/b/divdivbr/divdivspan style="font-size: 12pt;"As an /spanb style="font-size: 12pt;"SUD/AOD Apprentice Counselor/bspan style="font-size: 12pt;" you will support the community by delivering face-to-face rehabilitative programming services provided in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program. /span/divbr/br/divi style="font-size: 12pt;"This is a Non-Exempt position. /i/divdivi style="font-size: 12pt;"Hourly wage range is /iui style="font-size: 12pt;"$30.35/i/ui style="font-size: 12pt;" - /iui style="font-size: 12pt;"$/ia rel="noopener noreferrer" class="postings-link" href="http://34.55"i style="font-size: 12pt;"34.55/i/a/ui style="font-size: 12pt;" (Dependent upon Registration / Certification status)nbsp;/i/divbr/br/bWhat You Will Do:/bbr/liDeliver treatment services of participantsb. /b/liliLead and participate in face-to-face group and individual meetings, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and other therapeutic processes./liliWork directly with participants to develop and implement treatment service plans and connect participants to supportive networks as they return to the community./liliReview treatment plans, evaluate and record treatment progress, records visible changes in appearance, behavior and demeanor of program participants./liliMaintain accurate, timely, and confidential participant records./liliAdditional duties as assigned./libr/br/b What You Will Bring:/bbr/liLess than FOUR years of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor bOR/bnbsp;/liliRegistered with an AOD certifying organization recognized by the DHCS, enrolled in AOD education classes and 6 months experience.nbsp;/liliUnderstanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse/liliUnderstanding our program curriculum, objectives, and best practices for implementation. /lilinbsp;Knowledge of contractual requirements of ISUDTP is essential./liliExcellent written communications and typing skills. Knowledge of MS-Word, Excel, and Access. /liliAbility to maintain sensitivity and objectivity under pressures generated by association with substance abuse treatment participants./liliEffective work habit and responsible living./liliOther duties asnbsp;assigned./libr/br/bWhat We Offer:/bbr/liMedical, Dental, Vision./liliPaid vacation, sick time, amp; holidays./lili401K, HSA, amp; Life insurance programs/liliOrganization committed to communitynbsp;action./liliCommunity oriented workplace./li